In St. Marys, you’ll select from 1 mobile wireless carrier listed below. 77.3% of St. Marys’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 80.46% of St. Marys’s 587 residents. 5G reception covers up to 0.00% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the St. Marys providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of St. Marys homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as St. Marys land area.
The southwestern parts of the city feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the eastern areas of St. Marys where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Local Mobile Providers in St. Marys, AK
The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in St. Marys, and then partner with larger national companies to provide national service for traveling customers. We display network partners to the best of our ability but cannot guarantee coverage or charges outside of St. Marys and the providers’ coverage areas.
More about GCI in St. Marys
GCI Data Speeds and Coverage in St. Marys
GCI covers 80.46% of homes in the city with mobile data. The fastest cellular data speed available is 2G or 3G. Coverage by homes and land mass (the % of acres with cell coverage versus the total acreage in St. Marys) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
2G or 3G |
80.46% |
77.34% |
80.46% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank GCI as #1 out of 1 for a combination of coverage and speed among St. Marys mobile providers.
GCI Voice Quality in St. Marys
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 0.00% of St. Marys homes. 80.46% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Despite being much smaller, GCI service is actually better for coverage and speeds in St. Marys than the major cell carriers AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile. This is likely only true in and around the proper city boundaries.
St. Marys, AK Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
St. Marys Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in St. Marys may vary based on your provider and location. The map above shows the fastest mobile data speeds in and around the city. To see coverage for an individual provider, click the provider's availability maps above.
There are several types of mobile coverage to consider when evaluating a carrier’s geographic reliability. Overall, 80.46% of homes (587 people) and 77.3% of the land (27.4 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in St. Marys
St. Marys 5G Coverage Key
5G networks in St. Marys cover 0.00% of homes with 5G voice and data.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in St. Marys
St. Marys 4G Coverage Key
St. Marys is one of the few locations in the US with no 4G coverage, meaning the alternative is likely slower 2G and 3G service.
St. Marys 2G & 3G Coverage Map
St. Marys 2G and 3G Coverage Key
2G and 3G broadcast bands have been replaced with 4G data in most of the country, but this may be the only option for 80.46% of St. Marys residents. GCI has the most extensive 2G/3G network in St. Marys.
Mobile Service Cities Near St. Marys
If you live near St. Marys but aren’t technically in the city, or you like to explore the region a lot, your coverage availability and speeds may vary.
Enter your zip code here to find more precise mobile numbers on your exact location. Here are our mobile and cell phone guides for several popular locations in and around St. Marys:
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